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Department of For-Hire Vehicles

coronavirus.dc.gov
Read Mayor Bowser’s Presentation from the Situational Update: January 15.
DC Entered Phase Two of Reopening on June 22. View the Guidance.

Agency Home Responsive

Press Release: New DFHV Rules Allow Taxis to Operate Longer

Extending Vehicle Age and Lowering Maximum Mileage Will Help Drivers Increase Earnings

Special Permit for Presidential Inauguration

DFHV will grant Special Permits to for-hire vehicles operators to allow transporting of passengers within the District during the upcoming 59th Presidential Inauguration. Applications are open now.

Lost and Found

Call (855) 484-4966 – 24 hours a day/7 days a week and press 3 to inquire about items lost in a DC taxi. When leaving a message please provide contact information in the US.

Safety Partitions in Taxis

All DC taxis must be equipped with safety partitions by October 19, 2020.

Notice to For-Hire Industry Re: Essential Services During Stay-At-Home Orders

This notice is to provide clarification about for-hire drivers, and taxi and transportation network company (TNC) services, given stay-at-home orders issued by Mayor Bowser, and the governors of Maryland and Virginia.

Taxi and Limousine Stand Locations

View the interactive map of taxi and limousine stand locations throughout the District.

DC Municipal Regulations Title 31

The mission of the Department of For-Hire Vehicles is to protect public interest by regulating the vehicle-for-hire industry to allow the citizens and visitors of the District of Columbia to have safe, affordable, and accessible transportation options.

Featured Services

Transport DC

Transport DC provides an alternative transportation service for MetroAccess customers.

Client and Customer Services

View information on DFHV services.

Enforcement

DFHV Enforcement staff is responsible for ensuring compliance with Title 31 regulations.

Office of Hearings and Conflict Resolution

OHCR manages VIO complaints and for-hire driver appeals. Submit forms here.

Online Business Portal

The Online Business Portal allows drivers to login to view their applications, licenses, vehicles...

Agency Operating Status

Mayor Bowser announced the government entered Phase Two on June 22, 2020. So currently in-person visits to DFHV Client Services are by appointment only. To schedule go to DFHV.dc.gov/appointment. Office hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. To contact call (202) 645-7300 or send email to [email protected]. View updates at coronavirus.dc.gov/phasetwo.

Driver Resources

DFHV is taking steps during the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency to support for-hire drivers, vehicle owners and businesses. DFHV has made a limited number of safety partitions available to the taxicab industry for owners operating during the medical emergency.

#RideSafeDC

Protect yourself. Protect others. Follow these tips for a safe for-hire ride. #RideSafeDC

Latest

Sep 29 2020

Bowser Administration Sets New Safety Standards for District Taxicabs

The Bowser Administration, through the Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV), has issued an...

Apr 29 2020

Bowser Administration and Via Expand VetsRide Program to Assist DC Veterans Impacted by COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

MEDIA CONTACT: Neville Waters, Department of For-Hire Vehicles – (202) 315-8294; [email protected]

Apr 22 2020

Bowser Administration Launches Transportation Solution for Essential Healthcare Workers

MEDIA CONTACT: Neville Waters (DFHV) – 202-315-8294; [email protected] Caroline Hawkins (Via...

Apr 3 2020

DC Expands Taxi-To-Rail Program to Help Residents Travel to Essential Services

DC Expands Taxi-To-Rail Program to Help Residents Travel to Essential ServicesT2R Expansion...

Dec 20 2019

DC Mayor's Office for Veterans Affairs and Department of For-Hire Vehicles Launch New VetsRide Program

VetsRides is a citywide, on-demand shared ride program that provides veterans with access to free...

Sep 24 2020

September 2020 Update

View the September 2020 Newsletter

Aug 26 2020

August 2020 Update

View the August 2020 Newsletter

Jul 29 2020

July 2020 Update

View the July 2020 Newsletter

Jun 25 2020

June 2020 Update

View the June 2020 newsletter

Apr 23 2020

April 2020 Update

View the April 2020 Newsletter

Dec 21 2020

Extension of Vehicle Retirement Age Limit

DFHV announces the approval and immediate implementation of a new rulemaking regarding taxicab...

Nov 2 2020

DDOT Bus Priority Program

Important Information to For-Hire Operators: Proper Use of Car Free Lanes

Aug 7 2020

2020 Open Season to Choose DTS/OPT Provider

DFHV Open Season to Choose DTS & OPT Provider DFHV announces the beginning of Open Season for...

Jun 24 2020

For-Hire Driver Notification - DMV

For-Hire Driver Messaging Re: DMV

Apr 15 2020

Notice to DFHV Program Providers

Updated April 15, 2020 NOTICE TO PROVIDERS OF DFHV GRANT PROGRAMS On March 11, 2020, Mayor Bowser...

Aug 6 2020

Job Announcement

View updates from the DC Department of Human Resources - Careers DC. Other...

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Department of For-Hire Vehicles

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, except District holidays. Applications accepted until 3:30 pm.

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Client Services Suite 2001/Executive Offices Suite 3001
2235 Shannon Place SE, Washington, DC , 20020
Phone: (202) 645-7300
Fax: (202) 889-3604
TTY: 711